Civil War Days

2. a two-wheeled or four-wheeled wagon or cart used to transport wounded or sick soldiers. See image »
6. the long metal tube on a gun through which a projectile is fired.
8. to practice marching, military formations and the steps in firing and handling one's weapon.
12. a place where weapons and other military supplies are manufactured.
13. freedom from slavery.
14. round container used to carry water; made of wood or tin and carried over the shoulder by a strap.
15. escaped slaves who fled to the Union lines for protection.
17. someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery.
18. a place where weapons and other military supplies are stored.
21. loyal to the Confederacy. Also Southern or Rebel.
23. the cruel killing of a number of helpless or unresisting people.
25. to rush towards the enemy.

1. a soldier who was wounded, killed, or missing in action.
3. blanket or other bedding rolled up and carried over the shoulder by a soldier. Sometimes soldiers would include personal belongings in their bedroll.
4. roll of thin paper which held a small amount of gun powder in the bottom and a ball or bullet in the top.
5. small sewing kit soldiers used to repair their garments.
7. the effort by the North to keep ships from entering or leaving Southern ports.
9. to lie in wait for an unexpected attack.
10. a soldier who was appointed by an officer to be his confidential assistant. The aide wrote and delivered orders and held a position of responsibility which required him to know troop positions and where officer quarters were located. The aide-de-camp was an officer by virtue of his position and he took orders from his commander only.
11. A system where several horse-drawn cannons would ride along the battle front, stop and set up the guns, fire, limber up, and ride to another position.
16. The states of Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Missouri. Although these states did not officially join the Confederacy, many of their citizens supported the South.
19. resisting or protecting against attack from someone.
20. barriers which were about breast-high and protected soldiers from enemy fire.
22. loyal to the government of the United States.
24. a stretcher which was carried by two people and used to transport wounded soldiers.